I use 8 Hulks (modded 990\'s) on 4 trumpets (one up on down for seated/standing) for my live 17 piece Swing band recordings. They have a lovely smooth sound with no quirks and do not distort even with a loud trumpet 1\' away.

Also to consider is that, over time, most any LDC will age. Nice to know that you can replace the whole mice for less than the cost of a Neumann capsule. Of course hat will not be necessary since Michael\'s service is some of the best with very fair prices.

Small, moderate weight, stable and musical. I consider the Hulks a premiere product in Michael\'s LDC line. I have owned and comprehensively used Neumann U87/89/103 mics and the Hulks give up nothing to them except pattern switching.